Site Engineer

Salter Grange Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Salter Grange Limited seeks an experienced Site Engineer to join a major data centre project in Blyth, Northumberland. You will support engineering delivery, ensure works are set out accurately, and coordinate across civil, structural and MEP interfaces.

The role requires proven setting-out ability, surveying skills, and a proactive approach to resolving technical queries within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in data centres or mission-critical environments is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction or related discipline
• Previous site engineer experience on major construction projects
• Strong setting-out experience
• Experience using surveying equipment
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills
• BIM experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Data centre or similar mission-critical projects experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Setting out and surveying works on site
• Checking drawings, specifications and technical information
• Supporting the delivery team with engineering and technical queries
• Carrying out quality checks and ensuring works meet specification
• Liaising with subcontractors, design teams and project team
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records and engineering documentation
• Assisting with coordination of civil, structural and MEP interfaces
• Monitoring progress and identifying technical issues before they impact the programme
• Assisting with RFIs and technical queries
• Collaborating with project management and construction teams to ensure safe, efficient delivery

Job description

Site Engineer – Data Centre Project,Northumberland

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Engineer to join a major data centre construction project in Blyth, Northumberland, working with a highly established main contractor specialising in technically complex construction and mission-critical environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a major project within the rapidly expanding UK data centre sector, working as part of a professional and technically strong project team.

As Site Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the engineering delivery of the project, ensuring works are accurately set out, technically coordinated and delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting out and surveying works on site
• Checking drawings, specifications and technical information
• Supporting the delivery team with engineering and technical queries
• Carrying out quality checks and ensuring works are delivered to specification
• Liaising with subcontractors, design teams and the wider project team
• Producing and maintaining accurate site records and engineering documentation
• Assisting with the coordination of civil, structural and MEP interfaces
• Monitoring progress and identifying technical issues before they impact programme
• Supporting the resolution of RFIs and technical queries
• Working closely with the project management and construction teams to ensure safe and efficient deliveryWe are looking for an experienced Site Engineer / Civil Engineer with a strong background in construction.

Ideally, you will have:

• A degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction or a related discipline
• Previous experience working as a Site Engineer on major construction projects
• Strong setting-out experience
• Experience using surveying equipment
• Good understanding of construction drawings and specifications
• Strong AutoCAD and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience working with BIM environments would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary site teamData centre or other mission-critical experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from major commercial, industrial, infrastructure or similarly complex construction projects will also be considered.

You will be joining an established international contractor with a strong track record across data centres, mission-critical, life sciences, commercial and infrastructure projects.

The business has developed significant specialist expertise in the data centre sector, delivering technically complex facilities involving major civil, structural, mechanical and electrical packages and high levels of coordination and commissioning.